2020
Scientists in the Galli Group uncover secrets to designing brain-like devices
November 19, 2020

Scientists in the Galli Group uncover secrets to designing brain-like devices
Mineral physicist Andrew Campbell on how we know what is deep inside the Earth
November 18, 2020

Mineral physicist Andrew Campbell on how we know what is deep inside the Earth
In new step toward quantum tech, scientists synthesize ‘bright’ quantum bits
November 17, 2020

In new step toward quantum tech, scientists synthesize ‘bright’ quantum bits
A search for supersymmetric particles in the ATLAS detector at CERN
November 17, 2020

Supersymmetry is a proposed theory to expand the Standard Model of particle physics. Akin to the periodic table of elements, the Standard Model is the best description we have for subatomic particles in nature and the forces acting on them. But physicists know this model is incomplete—it doesn’t make room for gravity or dark matter, for example. Supersymmetry aims to complete the picture by pairing each Standard Model particle with a supersymmetric partner, opening up a new class of hypothetical particles to detect and discover. In a new study, UChicago physicists have uncovered limitations for what properties these superpartners, if they exist, could have.
Glaciologist Doug MacAyeal comments on iceberg headed for sub-antarctic island
November 16, 2020

Glaciologist Doug MacAyeal comments on an iceberg headed for sub-antarctic island, threatens wildlife
Gov. J.B. Pritzker speaks at UChicago event about impact of quantum research
November 16, 2020

Gov. J.B. Pritzker speaks at UChicago event about impact of quantum research
Carl-Gustaf Rossby, first director of UChicago Institute of Meteorology, changed weather research from a descriptive to a predictive science
November 13, 2020

Carl-Gustaf Rossby, first director of UChicago Institute of Meteorology, changed weather research from a descriptive to a predictive science
Meteorologist Tetsuya Theodore Fujita (1920–1998) led a tempestuous career
November 12, 2020

Singing for the pine trees are stormy winds. Meteorologist Tetsuya Theodore Fujita (1920–1998) led a tempestuous career
Computer Science HandMorph Project uses tech to simulate children’s experience
November 4, 2020

A new grasp on empathy: Computer Science HandMorph Project uses tech to simulate children’s experience.
Building better robot teammates
October 28, 2020

Sarah Sebo, who joined UChicago CS this fall as an assistant professor, sees a brighter future where robots productively team up with humans in all lines of work, helping humans understand themselves a little better along the way. Sebo’s research focuses on human-robot interaction, a subset of the human-computer interaction field.
For the first time, scientists demonstrate self-repair mechanism in cells
October 27, 2020

In an innovative new study published Sept. 28 in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, UChicago researchers demonstrated how a protein detects forces inside the cell and initiates a repair.
How one scientist reshaped what we know about tornadoes
October 23, 2020

UChicago Prof. Tetsuya Theodore "Ted" Fujita shaped the field of meteorology in the 20th century. His scale for classifying the strength of a tornado is still used today (F scale), half a century after its introduction; he made pioneering contributions to our understanding of tornadoes as well as to the use of satellites; and he is responsible for saving hundreds of thousands of lives through the discovery of microbursts—a breakthrough that helped transform airline safety.
The scientists who are hoping for a supernova
October 19, 2020

The scientists who are hoping for a supernova: If star on Orion’s shoulder goes supernova, Fermilab experiment will collect data bonanza
Researchers discover how a small molecule is the key to HIV forming capsules
October 19, 2020

Researchers discover how a small molecule is the key to HIV forming capsules
Prof. Guangbin Dong awarded Tetrahedron Young Investigator Award
October 14, 2020

Guangbin Dong awarded Tetrahedron Young Investigator Award